I do think women’s issues and symptoms are not taken seriously which delays treatment and causes unnecessary suffering. Men seeking help with similar symptoms may receive better and more timely help with diagnosis and treatment and not told “it is all in your head!” Our money paid for health insurance premiums and copays/coinsurance is the same so we should receive the same treatment. Bias in healthcare access and treatment is unacceptable. There is patient bias and discrimination (gender, race, age, socioeconomic status, education level, etc.) that needs to stop now! Any hint of disrespect, run!

I just wanted to say that I’m sorry you’ve suffered for so long. I too am suffering, no taste and smell for 10 going on 11 months along with no hunger. I could easily go without eating, but make myself eat. You mentioned GI problems, I had 18” of my large colon removed due to severe diverticulitis in April of 2022. Since then I’ve developed Hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s. Taking 112mcg of Synthroid and 5 mcg of Cytomel. I’ve cut out Gluten, Soy and Dairy due to the Hashimoto’s and feel better. I also had a food allergy test done and found out about so many foods that I can no longer eat. I’m beginning to feel better, but fear that I will never get my senses back. It’s really quite a dull life!